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Zembek Family History

Zembek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dembek, Zombek, Lembeck, Kembel, Zelek, Dombek, Pember, Zeek, Zemba

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Where is the Zembek family from?

You can see how Zembek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zembek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zembek families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Zembek families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Zembek's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zembek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zembek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Zembek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zembek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Zembek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Zembek. For the veterans among your Zembek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zembek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zembek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zembek in 1963 was 52, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zembek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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